1,959 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-126 ft
Descent
00:03:34
Avg time

The Albertan Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Canmore Nordic Centre
    Canmore, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #2822 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4313 in Trail Running
    • #20643 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking

Flowy, if slightly rooty trail. A regular inclusion on the popular 24hrs of Adrenaline course linking Nector Noodle to the Swamp. Can be ridden in both directions, but usually ridden down hill. Some bermed corners, small drops (less than 6") and a few flat sections.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for The Albertan mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -124 ft
  • Altitude min
    4,933 ft
  • Altitude max
    5,057 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,057 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,933 ft
  • Grade
    -6.346%
  • Grade max
    -18.595%
  • Grade min
    1.146%
  • Distance climb
    490 ft
  • Distance down
    1,243 ft
  • Distance flat
    163 ft
  • Avg time
    00:03:34
  • Avg reverse time
    00:06:07
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on Jul 21, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.79 (9 votes)
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  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
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      The Albertan Trail Reports

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      Jul 21, 2024 @ 9:10am
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      Jul 9, 2024 @ 10:57am
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      Jul 4, 2024 @ 11:56am
      Jul 4, 2024
      		 A little slick
      Jun 29, 2024 @ 11:44am
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      Jun 29, 2024 @ 4:35am
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

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      6 Months
      • 5 rides
      • 11 miles avg distance
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      • 986 rides
      • Last: Apr 24, 2025

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